Radicchio Risotto

2 tbsp olive oil 2 scallions, minced 3 garlic cloves, crushed 1/2 tsp dry thyme 2 cups raw Arborio rice 1 large head radicchio, shredded 2/3 cup red wine 3 cups water mixed with 2 chicken oxo cubes 2 tbsp minced sundried tomatos (in oil) salt and pepper parmesan, grated Heat the oil in a… Continue reading Radicchio Risotto

Rice Patties

3 eggs 1/4 tsp curry powder 1/4 tsp paprika 1/4 tsp cayenne 1/4 tsp cracked pepper 1 tsp salt 2 cups cooked rice 1 scallion, minced butter sourcream Whisk eggs with seasoning. Stir in rice and scallion. Form into patties.  Pan-fry in butter in a non-stick skillet. Fry until golden brown on both sides.  Serve… Continue reading Rice Patties

Risotto with Gorgonzola and Pistachios

3 cups chicken stock 1 tbsp olive oil 2 garlic cloves, minced 3 scallions, minced 1 cup raw arborio rice 1/2 cup vermouth 1/2 cup crumbled gorgonzola 3 tbsp parmesan salt and pepper 1/4 cup shelled pistachios, chopped Heat stock to low simmer.  Heat oil in dutch oven.  Add scallions and garlic.  Cook 2 minutes… Continue reading Risotto with Gorgonzola and Pistachios

Wild Mushroom Risotto

3 cups chicken stock 2 tbsp olive oil 2 shallots, minced 1 celery stalk, minced 1 cup raw Arborio rice 1/2 cup dry white wine 1 tsp ground coriander sea salt and cracked pepper 8 oz. mixed wild mushrooms, sliced 2 tbsp creme fraiche 2 tbsp parmesan Bring the stock to a boil and keep at… Continue reading Wild Mushroom Risotto

Szechwan Chicken with Vegetables on Rice

1 cup raw rice 1 tsp salt 2 tsp cornstarch 2 tbsp sherry 1 1b chicken breasts, diced 3 tbsp vegetable oil 1 tbsp hoisin sauce 10 mushrooms, sliced 1/2 red pepper, diced 1 can bamboo shoots, drained 1 red chilli, diced 1 cup bean sprouts Steam rice according to directions. Mix salt, cornstarch, sherry.  Toss in… Continue reading Szechwan Chicken with Vegetables on Rice